Ford is recalling nearly 133,000 SUVs over two parts that can detach while the car is in motion, potentially causing a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The rear door window bars and C-pillar trim, which is located near the back windows, may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the trim to break loose from the vehicle.
The recall includes 132,914 Lincoln 2020-2025 Aviator vehicles. Ford estimates that 3.2% of these, or 4,250 cars, actually have the defect.
Owners should bring their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer, where the faulty parts can be repaired or replaced free of charge, the automaker said.
Ford said it expects to send notification letters to owners of the impacted vehicles by July 28.
It will send second letters once the remedy is available.
As of May 29, it was aware of 1,105 warranty claims of the window bars or trim separating from the vehicle. Ford took the faulty part out of production on May 30.
The company said it is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to the defect.
Drivers should keep an eye out, as they may notice the C-pillar applique and division bar start to separate from the vehicle, Ford said.
